Who Is MOST Likely to Be Depressed

question 15

Multiple Choice

Who is MOST likely to be depressed?

• A) a 65-year-old who has just retired
• B) a 70-year-old who has never married
• C) a 90-year-old who is socially isolated and physically frail
• D) a 100-year-old who is married, with close friends

---

Definitions:

Exudative

Pertaining to any fluid that filters from the circulatory system into lesions or areas of inflammation.

Traction

The application of a pulling force to a part of the body to realign or immobilize bones and joints.

Normal Aging

The natural process of bodily changes over time that are not caused by disease or avoidable environmental influences.